January 22, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 23 Franklin Lakes Scribe ten readiness. Additional information is available at www.franklin- lakes.k12.nj.us or by calling the schools. Kindergarten registration announced The Franklin Lakes Public Schools will hold kindergar- ten registration Feb. 3 through 7 from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Parents of students who will enter kindergarten in Sep- tember may register their children at their school of atten- dance: Colonial Road School, 749 Colonial Road, (201) 337-0336; High Mountain Road School, 765 High Moun- tain Road, (201) 891-4433; or Woodside Avenue School, 305 Woodside Avenue, (201) 891-5600. For those uncertain which school a child will attend, contact the board of edu- cation at (201) 891-1856. To be eligible for kindergarten, students must have been born on or before Oct. 1, 2009. Children do not have to be present during registration. An orientation program will be scheduled in May, and parents will schedule an appointment for their child to par- ticipate in a screening activity to help determine kindergar- Library board to meet The Franklin Lakes Library Board of Trustees will meet on Monday, Jan. 27 in the Local History Room of the library at 470 DeKorte Drive. The 7 p.m. meeting is open to the public. For more information, call (201) 891-2224. Club to host makeup artist The Woman’s Club of Franklin Lakes will host skin care consulting and makeup artist Jean Greco on Monday, Feb. 10. The club will meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Bender Court Ambulance Corps Building. Greco has worked as a makeup artist for Christian Dior and Elizabeth Arden. With more than 30 years of experi- ence, she currently focuses her time on skin care consult- ing and makeup artistry for special occasions and wedding parties. Greco will demonstrate her techniques following the club’s general meeting. Members of the community are Borough upgrades its website (continued from page 3) and the preparation of a natural resource inventory. The video also points out that Franklin Lakes is recognized as a “Tree City” and it has established a tree farm at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve, formerly the Haledon Reservoir. The recreation video points out there are 270 acres of parkland in the borough which provides plenty to do, and the Nature Preserve and a two-mile trail that connects to an extensive trail network. It also highlights the borough’s Memorial Pond Park and its cascading waterfall, the tennis courts on Old Mill Road, and the Memorial Field behind the municipal building, which is one of five recreation fields in the borough including a state-of-the-art artificial turf field at the Pulis Avenue recreation facility and com- munity center. The video also highlights an active recreation program that includes baseball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, basketball, cheerleading, and football, and a summer program for chil- dren with special needs. The history video explains that, in the 17th century, the Lenape Indians traveled the area now known as Franklin Lakes and found food among the wildlife and fish in the many streams in the area. The Dutch settlers then made their way to the area from the Hudson River Valley. In 1772, Franklin Township was formed and it included much of northwest Bergen County. According to the video, estate homes and mansions began to appear at the turn of the 19 th century, and the Industrial Revolution brought wealth to the area. In 1922, Franklin Lakes separated from Franklin Township and elected William V. Pulis as the borough’s first mayor. The education video states that only the most qualified teachers are selected to provide borough students with “the highest quality of learning to reach their full academic potential.” It points out there are three elementary schools, a middle school, and two regional high schools that provide University Programs in engineering, international studies, business, and science and medicine. The video notes that the two high schools are rated in the top 50 in the state. In March 2013, the Franklin Lakes website was rated second best in the state by the Monmouth University Poll- ing Institute and Graduate Program in Public Policy. In November, the borough won the New Jersey League of Municipalities award for the “Best Website/Social Media” in the League’s Municipal Public Information Contest. In conferring this award, the league specifically recognized the borough’s “E-Blast” e-newsletter system and how it effectively communicated with residents. The E-Blast system and all elements of the borough’s communications programs, including the website, Face- book, Twitter, Swift911, cable channels, calendar, resident handbook and recycling pamphlet, are administered in- house by the borough’s Web team, which consists of Hart and Lynette Sidoti, the tax assessor secretary/assistant to the borough administrator with the assistance of interns. F.J. MCMAHON welcome. The WCFL is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting community, area, and national causes. The 2013-14 beneficiaries are the Imus Cattle Ranch for Kids with Cancer, student scholarships, and local charities. Founded in 1949 as part of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, the Franklin Lakes organization donates funds and offers support to the borough. To learn more, contact Alice Booth at (973) 696-3476 or Lois Vitenson at (201) 891-5119. Temple sets Mitzvah Mall, breakfast On Jan. 26, Barnert Temple will host its 14 th Annual Mitzvah Mall and Pancake Breakfast. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the temple located at 747 Route 208 South in Franklin Lakes. The temple community is once again raising money and awareness for 11 carefully selected charities close to home and around the world. All money raised will go directly to these grassroots organizations to help them fulfill their missions. The public is welcome and encouraged to partici- pate in the activities. Tickets for the breakfast may be purchased at the door or online at http://www.wizevents.com/register/2409. Break- fast will start at 8:30 a.m. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The Charities Showcase, which will be held from 9 a.m. to noon, will include information, hands-on activities, vol- unteer opportunities, fundraisers, and more. An adult study and discussion with Rabbi Elyse Frish- man is scheduled from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. For details and to donate online, visit http://www. barnerttemple.org/MitzvahMall/ or call (201) 848-1800. Board of education to meet The Franklin Lakes Board of Education will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The session will be held at 8 p.m. in the Franklin Lakes Middle School located at 755 Franklin Avenue. The public is invited. Nesenoff to speak at center On Feb. 2, David Nesenoff will be the featured lecturer at the Chabad Jewish Center, 375 Pulis Avenue in Franklin Lakes. The program will begin at 10 a.m. Nesenoff, widely known for his 2010 viral video-inter- view on the White House lawn with the dean of the Wash- ington Press Corps, the late Helen Thomas, will present his story of cyber hatred, life-threatening danger, a spiritual odyssey, and humor. Admission is $10 or $180 for sponsors. Adults, teens, and children age 10 and over are welcome. A pre-lecture meet and greet and light breakfast will begin at 9:40 a.m. RSVP to (201) 848-0449 or rabbi@chabadplace.org. Library hosts children’s programs Franklin Lakes Public Library, located at 470 DeKorte Drive, invites borough children to a Hearts & Crafts pro- gram with local artist Jacque B. Attendees will also make a Valentine’s Day sweet. Children in kindergarten through grade two may attend on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Students in grades three through five are invited on Thursday, Feb. 6. Both programs will be held at 4 p.m. In celebration of author Mo Willems’ birthday, children in kindergarten through grade two are invited a Pigeon Party on Tuesday, Feb. 11 at 4 p.m. The event will include stories, games, a craft, and more. To register, call (201) 891- 2224 or visit during regular hours. Ordinances (continued from page 5) Sundays and holidays. Parking on Highland Avenue from a point 35 feet east of the easterly curb line of Wyckoff Avenue for a distance of 41 feet is to be limited to 15 min- utes from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Parking on Highland Avenue is to be limited to one hour from a point 138 feet east of the easterly curb line of Wyckoff Avenue for a distance of 72 feet. Public hearings on both ordinances will be held Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. The governing body will then consider these items for final adoption. J. KOSTER